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    Proponer (en. Propose)

    /pɾo.poˈneɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To suggest an idea or plan to someone.
    I am going to propose a new project at the meeting.
    Voy a proponer un nuevo proyecto en la reunión.
    To present something officially.
    The committee decided to propose a new law.
    El comité decidió proponer una nueva ley.
    To offer as an option.
    She proposes that we have dinner at home.
    Ella propone que hagamos una cena en casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'proponere', which means 'to put forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to propose a toast
    To suggest a toast at a celebration.
    proponer un brindis
    to propose marriage
    To suggest a marriage commitment.
    proponer matrimonio
    to propose a change
    To suggest modifications to something already established.
    proponer un cambio

    Related Words

    suggest
    To indicate or advise something.
    sugerir
    present
    To show something to someone.
    presentar
    offer
    To give someone the option to accept or reject something.
    ofrecer

    Slang Meanings

    To propose informally or among friends.
    The other day I proposed to my friends to go out dancing.
    El otro día le propuse a mis amigos salir a bailar.
    To suggest something in a direct and forceful manner.
    I bluntly proposed to him that he help me with the work.
    Le propuse sin tapujos que me ayudara con el trabajo.